Ford Escape: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Moulding
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH door shown, RH door similar.
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NOTE:
Do not use excessive force when removing retainers, to avoid damage to moulding.
Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage the retainers attaching moulding to the door.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the moulding.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH similar.
All vehicles
Remove the exterior mirror...
Other information:
Overview
Dimmable Illumination
Dimmable
illumination provides backlighting to switches and control components
when the parking lamps are on. The instrument panel dimmer switch is
used to increase or decrease the level of intensity for the dimmable
backlit components...
Adjustment
Cycle and park the rear window wiper.
Verify the rear wiper blade is positioned at the first defroster line located on the rear window glass.
If necessary, remove the rear wiper pivot arm and
reposition it to line up with the first defroster line located on the
rear window glass...